CASPER, Wyo. — An Oklahoma man was arrested in Cheyenne on Tuesday following a high-risk warrant service operation by law enforcement officials.
The incident occurred at 11:50 a.m. when the Cheyenne Police Department, Laramie County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force arrested Manuel Duncan, 29, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, near the 1400 block of East 18th Street.
Duncan had an outstanding violent felony warrant for his arrest. Following a period of surveillance, it was determined he was at the location.
Duncan has a history of violence and was considered to be armed and dangerous.
Based on this information, investigating detectives completed a risk assessment to help ensure
the safety of the community during the warrant service.
The nearby Alta Vista Elementary School was placed into a secure perimeter and staffed with additional school resource officers.
Out of an abundance of caution, it was decided that the Cheyenne Police/Laramie County Sheriff Joint SWAT team should assist. Crisis negotiators were also on standby.
Upon arrival at the residence at 11:30 a.m., the SWAT team attempted to communicate with Duncan, asking him to exit.
Following several commands, the situation was brought to an end at 11:50 a.m. when Duncan surrendered, walking out the front door with both hands raised.
Duncan was arrested and booked into the Laramie County Jail on his existing warrant for aggravated assault with injury with a deadly weapon.
